Daily Awareness

Today you can create a miracle for someone you love

What would you do if you knew someone you love had only a short while to live? Would you treat them differently? Love them more? Do more? Or would you know you are doing all you are called to do at this moment in time?

It’s amazing how many people will change behaviors when they hear the news, “Your family member has only a few days/weeks/months to live.”

The reality is, we only have today and yet, we so easily forget. We say, “I can tell them tomorrow how much I care.”

I’ve got news for you, you don’t have tomorrow. You have today.

Whatever it is that you are incomplete in, begin today to create completion. If there is a relationship that requires healing, begin in this moment to start the process. It can be something as simple as a phone call, letter or visit.

If you have been thinking of sending your parent a card or letter just to say you care, what’s stopping you? Why not stop what you are doing and write a short note, put it in an envelope and mail it today?

The miracle you can create in the life of an elderly parent (if you are blessed to still have them) is one that no amount of money or material goods can replace. It is truly a gift from the heart that is only one you can give and one they will be so blessed to receive.

Miracles happen in a moment. Love happens by choice. Blessings abound with each breath we take. Life holds the memories of the moments, choices and breaths we consciously choose. 

Living your passion - guest blogger Christy Strauch

You’ve been laid off: it’s time to start the business you’ve always dreamed of. According to a recent article in Time Magazine, unemployment in many states has reached 10% or higher. Frustrated at not being able to find a job and with no prospects looming, many people are considering starting their own businesses. And they would be in good company. General Electric, Walt Disney, Microsoft and Google were all begun in recessions. The author discusses the critical questions a perspective business owner needs to ask, including: How do I determine if what I love to do is a viable business? How do I figure out if this is financially and psychologically feasible?

The first two steps someone who’s starting a business needs to take are:

1.Decide if you are committed. Are you ready to make the daily commitment to the business? Or do you just want to date occasionally? If you’re ready to make the commitment, then you’re ready to take the second step, which is:

2.Do your numbers to make sure you can support yourself with the business.

Most people aren’t able to just quit their day jobs one day and start a business that will support them out of the gate the next day. Some people can, but most businesses need some ramp-up time. Before the ramp up, figure out the answers to these questions:

1.How much money do you need to live on? Don’t forget your taxes; you might need $5,000 per month to live on, but that means you need to earn $7,000-$9,000 per month to make sure you can pay your taxes.

2.How many “things” do you need to sell to make your monthly expenses?

Here’s an example. Our business owner needs to earn $10,000 per month. She makes organic bath products that sell for an average of $25.00 each. The materials cost $5.00 each, so she clears $20.00 per product. $10,000 divided by $20.00 is 500 products per month that she need to sell.  Is that do-able? What will it take for her to sell this much per month?

3.How much time does it take you to make the number of things you need to sell?
Here’s the next example. Using our same person above, it takes her 30 minutes to make one product. This means that to make 500 products per month, it will take her 250 hours. There are only 176 working hours in a month, so 250 hours is a problem. She will have to find help or outsource the manufacturing of her products to a company.

Here’s another example. A person who cleans houses also needs to make $10,000 per month. He charges $50 per hour, so he needs to work 200 hours to make his $10,000. This won’t work either-he either has to raise his rates or get help or lower his expenses.

If you’re ready to commit, and your basic calculations work out (you can make/sell enough per month to cover your bills), then go out and talk to some potential clients. If you get “positive feedback from the marketplace,” keep going!

Christy Strauch is the author of Passion, Plan, Profit: 12 Simple Steps to Convert Your Passion into a Solid Business. In addition she is president of Clarity To Business and has worked with over 300 small business owners, from artists to real estate agents, helping them do what they are passionate about – and make a profit. Her book is available at Amazon.com Click here to order

The heart side of business

In about an hour I will be sharing closing thoughts with those at NAMS3 in Atlanta. The primary topic is Building a Sustainable Business. Over the last three days, 180 people have been attending sessions of virtually every description you can imagine for the type of conference it is; Niche Affiliate Marketing Systems.

It's likely many people will be expecting more about the business side of business from me. Knowing that people are likely filled to the brim with all the great information they have received, I will be talking about a completely different side of business other than sales, affiliate marketing, social networking and other such topics that are absolute importance to running a business.

Rather, I will be sharing insights on the right mindset that is absolutely essential to creating a successful business.

Those is attendance will learn about the two envelopes we are given at birth and what we should do with those.

We will also be exploring the benefits beyond the obvious when running a business using the Internet.

If you're attending NAMS, I look forward to you being in the session. If you are not here, I will be posting the highlights within the next few days.

Blessings to you.

Kathleen Gage

A shift in consciousness

Universally, there is a shift in consciousness. Many have been aware of this for some time. Others are only now realizing this.

For some, their shift came suddenly perhaps through an intense life experience. While for others, it has been a gradual, yet unsettling feeling where they "just know" all is not as they have been led to believe.

There has been a longing for the truth. A truth that is like none other. An awakening that pierces their heart, mind and soul.

Many will remain in a state of quiet discontent, fearful of vocalizing what they know to be true so as not to be judged harshly while others can no longer remain silent.

For anyone who knows that the status quo is no longer acceptable, they are fully aware the time for a shift in consciousness has arrived and they will do all they are called to do to bring this awareness to the surface.Thank you to my dear friend Deb, for sending me this amazing video.

For those who say this way of thinking is sacra-religious, I wonder if they would agree that hate, fear, anger, deceit and disdain are the signs of true religion. Or is it time even for those who have held so tight to those things that have caused separation to review their beliefs and perhaps consider another way?

The time has arrived. Will you answer the calling?